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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

6295 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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INEC finally declares winner in 2026 FCT election involving Peter Obi’s ally, full results emerge

INEC finally declares winner in 2026 FCT election involving Peter Obi’s ally, full results emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Breaking: INEC finally announces winner of last FCT area council election 2026

Breaking: INEC finally announces winner of last FCT area council election 2026

Politics

6 months ago

APC in crisis as Akpabio allegedly loses control of party's structures in Akwa Ibom, details emerge

APC in crisis as Akpabio allegedly loses control of party's structures in Akwa Ibom, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

UI student who battled with severe mental stress bags first-class in law, shares story

UI student who battled with severe mental stress bags first-class in law, shares story

People

6 months ago

"My Parents Didn’t Know I Did BBL Until it Started Smelling": Queen Asoka Shares Painful Experience

"My Parents Didn’t Know I Did BBL Until it Started Smelling": Queen Asoka Shares Painful Experience

Fashion

6 months ago

Observant man shares what he noticed about Apostle Selman and Sandra Areh after seeing new photos

Observant man shares what he noticed about Apostle Selman and Sandra Areh after seeing new photos

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Lady blows hot after her date asked to appear in her video, people react

Lady blows hot after her date asked to appear in her video, people react

People

6 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady walked out during a date. Netizens had different things to say in the comments.

Apply for 2026 petty traders grant support programme up to N100,000

Apply for 2026 petty traders grant support programme up to N100,000

Money

6 months ago

The 2026 Petty Traders Grant Support Programme opens applications, offering Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs up to N100,000 to start or expand small businesses.

Bisola Aiyeola Celebrates Adesua Ewatomi on 40th birthday with powerful prayer session

Bisola Aiyeola Celebrates Adesua Ewatomi on 40th birthday with powerful prayer session

Nollywood

6 months ago

Adesua Etomi celebrates her 40th birthday surrounded by friends and love, as Bisola Aiyeola shares heartfelt moments that mark this significant milestone.

US-based man asks thought-provoking question over new photos of Apostle Selman and Sandra in Canada

US-based man asks thought-provoking question over new photos of Apostle Selman and Sandra in Canada

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Nigerian man, now a citizen of the United States, has posed a serious question after seeing new pictures of Apostle Joshua Selman with Sandra Areh in Canada.

Tonto Dikeh’s unique way of welcoming her father at son’s 10th birthday sparks reactions

Tonto Dikeh’s unique way of welcoming her father at son’s 10th birthday sparks reactions

Celebrities

6 months ago

Tonto Dikeh sparked reactions online after sharing a video showing how she welcomed her father at son King Andre's 10th birthday. Her dog's action stole the show

Couple at University of Ibadan (UI) graduates with first-class honours, sparks reactions

Couple at University of Ibadan (UI) graduates with first-class honours, sparks reactions

People

6 months ago

A University of Ibadan couple went viral after graduating with first-class honours together, drawing admiration and humorous reactions from Nigerians online.

Concerned lady sends message to Apostle Selman as new photos of him and Sandra Areh in Canada emerge

Concerned lady sends message to Apostle Selman as new photos of him and Sandra Areh in Canada emerge

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A concerned woman has sent a eye-catching message to Apostle Joshua Selman after pictures of him together with Sandra Areh in Canada surfaced online.

Dangote tells Nigerians to prepare to buy refinery shares in 5 months

Dangote tells Nigerians to prepare to buy refinery shares in 5 months

Energy

6 months ago

Aliko Dangote says Nigerians can buy shares in the Dangote Refinery soon, while urging government support for local manufacturing to strengthen the naira.

Heated moment Carter Efe and Peller destroyed each other's cars on livestream

Heated moment Carter Efe and Peller destroyed each other's cars on livestream

Celebrities

6 months ago

Outrage erupts as streamers Carter Efe and Peller engage in a violent clash, damaging their cars. The drama unfolds online, with accusations and fans reacting.

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